Lions 23, Falcons 22

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) catches a touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 22.

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson cradles the football with the winning TD pass from Matthew Stafford.

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half.

Matthew Stafford yells after connecting with T.J. Hockenson for the winning TD pass.

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) prepares to kick the game-winning extra point against the Atlanta Falcons.

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) celebrates a game-winning extra point to beat the Atlanta Falcons.

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater, far left, is chased off the field by celebrating teammates after making the extra point attempt to defeat the Atlanta Falcons as time expired.

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley gets past Detroit Lions safety Will Harris before trying to stop short of the end zone to control the final minutes of the clock.

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley (21) scores a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, despite trying not to cross the goal line in order to run more time off the clock.

Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins (58) signals touchdown as Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley tries unsuccessfully to stop short of the end zone to control the final minutes of the clock late in the fourth quarter. The Lions got the ball back with enough time to drive down for the game-tying touchdown and game-winning extra point.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a pass as Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield (20) and linebacker Deion Jones (45) defend during the first half.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay is tackled by Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley makes the catch against Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford hands the ball off to running back Adrian Peterson during the first half.

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is pressured by Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara.

The Lions get fired up before Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) watches an instant replay during the first half.

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank talks with Detroit Lions president and CEO Ron Wood before the game.

Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform during the first half.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst (81) can't make this catch during the first half.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a catch against Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (30) during the first half.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a pass during the first half.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) can't make the catch as Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah defends.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) evades Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers (90) during the first half.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) works during the first half.

Detroit Lions cornerback Darryl Roberts (29) tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Brandon Powell (15) during the first half.

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley (21) runs against Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon (26) during the second half.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the second half.

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) leaves the field after making a field goal against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half.

Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara, bottom left, gets past Atlanta Falcons tackle Jake Matthews, top left, to strip sack Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the fourth quarter.

Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara, bottom left, gets past Atlanta Falcons tackle Jake Matthews, top left, to strip sack Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the fourth quarter.

Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers (90) celebrates during the second half.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (56) stops Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) during the second half.

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley (21) runs for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) is tackled by Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon (26) and defensive back Tracy Walker (21) during the second half.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) catches a pass as Detroit Lions cornerback Darryl Roberts (29) defends during the second half.

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley (21) runs the ball against Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins (58) during the second half.

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley (21) stiff arms Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) during the second half.

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches from the sidelines during the second half.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (56) is blocked by Detroit Lions offensive tackle Tyrell Crosby (65) during the second half.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) catches a pass in front of wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) and Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the second half.

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) catches the game-tying touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter.

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) and quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrate a touchdown pass that tied the score. Matt Prater then kicked the extra point to win it, 23-22.

Detroit Lions safety C.J. Moore (49) calls out to fans after the Lions comeback victory.